Why is the English spoken by Maine lobstermen so different from thatscene from the broadcast spoken by cowboys in Texas? Does Spanish pose a threat to English as the dominant language in America? And what on earth do yins, wickety wack, ayuh, catty whompus, and stomping it clean mean? Robert MacNeil travels cross-country to answer these questions and examine the dynamic state of American English – a language rich with regional variety, strong global impact and cultural controversy.
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Intrepid adventurer Michael Palin takes a journey through the Himalayas.
Michael Palin travels to 18 countries around the rim of the Pacific Ocean.
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Michael Portillo heads for the Last Frontier of the United States armed with his 1899 Appleton's Gui...
Michael Portillo explores Canada, armed with his Appleton's Guidebook.
In My First Journey, a well-known guest travels to a meaningful travel destination for him, together...
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